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bite the hand that feeds
bite the hand that feeds you
to severely criticize the person or organization that helps you or pays you It is unwise to bite the hand that feeds you, but TV journalists need to tell the truth about the news business.
bite the hand that feeds you
to treat someone badly who has helped you in some way, often someone who has provided you with money Leaving the company after they've spent three years training you up - it's a bit like biting the hand that feeds you.
bite the hand that feeds (one)
To repay generosity or kindness with ingratitude and injury.